Origin
Flanagan, IL
Afternoon in Flanagan on Thursday
Local time
1:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Flanagan, IL to Cullom, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
55m
Distance
33.3 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Flanagan, IL
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Cullom, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Trip Overview
The drive from Flanagan, IL to Cullom, IL covers 33.3 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East 1800 North Road, East 1700 North Road, West Reynolds Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.6 miles on East 1800 North Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.21 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 33.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 55m drive with frequent turns across 33.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East 1800 North Road is the longest continuous segment at about 16.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Jackson Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Flanagan, IL to Cullom, IL is easy. At 55m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Jackson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (IL 116 / East Falcon Highway): Navigation decision point; at 12.6 miles (South Mill Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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North Jackson Street
Turn right onto North Jackson Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
IL 116 / East Falcon Highway
At end of road, turn left onto IL 116 / East Falcon Highway
Navigation decision point
4
12.6 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
South Mill Street
Turn left onto South Mill Street
Navigation decision point
4
13.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
IL 116 / West Howard Street
Turn right onto IL 116 / West Howard Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 1800 North Road | 16.6 mi | 24m |
| East 1700 North Road | 7.3 mi | 12m |
| West Reynolds Street | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| E 1700 N Rd | 2 mi | 3m |
| West Howard Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Jackson Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North 1750 East Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East 1800 North Road
— 16.6 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flanagan, IL and Cullom, IL.
1
Start on this road
382 ft
·
30 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto North Jackson Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Jackson Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto IL 116
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
East Falcon Highway
4
Continue on IL 116
441 ft
·
9 sec
·
E 1700 N Rd
5
Continue on IL 116
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
East 1700 North Road
6
Continue on IL 116
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
E 1700 N Rd
7
Continue on IL 116
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
East 1700 North Road
8
Continue on IL 116
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
West Reynolds Street
9
Turn left onto South Mill Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Mill Street
10
Turn right onto IL 116
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
West Howard Street
11
Continue on IL 116
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
North 1750 East Road
12
Continue on IL 116
9.4 mi
·
12 min
·
East 1800 North Road
13
Continue on IL 116
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
14
Continue on IL 116
7.2 mi
·
11 min
·
East 1800 North Road
15
Continue on IL 116
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Jackson Street
16
Arrive at destination
IL 116
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.7 mi from Flanagan, IL · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.7 miles from Flanagan, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cullom, IL
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Cullom, IL if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.21 one way
$10.41 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.72 | $11.43 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.41 | $12.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.35 | $14.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10 | 0 | $3.50 | $1.60 |
| Efficient EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Cullom, IL
Afternoon in Cullom on Thursday
Local time
1:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Pontiac, IL
17 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
22 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
55m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Flanagan, IL to Cullom, IL covers 33.3 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East 1800 North Road, East 1700 North Road, West Reynolds Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.7 miles from Flanagan, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.21 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Flanagan, IL to Cullom, IL is easy. At 55m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Jackson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (IL 116 / East Falcon Highway): Navigation decision point; at 12.6 miles (South Mill Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Flanagan, IL to Cullom, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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